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    Taco Guild

    4.1 (3.1k reviews)
    ModerateBars, Tacos, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Amber M.

    We came for dinner on a Saturday night and reservations are definitely needed. The staff is very friendly and helpful when picking what to order. I had Barbacoa and chipotle cherry steak tacos, while my partner had carnitas, California and the shrimp fajita. We both LOVED our food. The chipotle cherry steak was such a bold and delicious flavor. Never had tacos like this and I'm so impressed with the flavor combinations! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is in an of church and the ambiance is so cool. I think they really hit the spot with this place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did order the churros and didn't love the caramel filling. Otherwise everything was amazing!

    Horchata Chocolate Cake, thick and rich.
    Natasha A.

    We are a fan. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love that we can enjoy tacos and drinks inside of this historic church.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The complimentary jalapeno house salsa and house chips were great. Loved the green chile queso. Enjoyed the cherry steak taco. We also liked the enchilada, shrimp taco, and california taco. Also, we had the best horchata here! I also asked for a shot of Captain Morgan which they happily gave me so I could add it to my horchata. There was a wait on a Wednesday night so I recommend making a reservation.

    Church interior has been converted into a restaurant.
    Andrea H.

    The Taco Guild is such a cool venue. My mom and I were cruising down the road looking for a place to eat. I spotted a few different options on Yelp, this being one of those options. As we drove by, I yelled, "Turn here!" so that my mom would pull into the right driveway. The building is an old church that has been converted into a restaurant. They have kept many of the structures that make it familiar as a church such as the stone steeple outside, the stained glass windows inside, and pew seats converted into dining chairs throughout the great hall. It is fun to see the full bar positioned where you would normally find the pulpit, but instead of a preacher, there is a bartender serving your favorite libations and large screen television showing the latest game. Tacos aren't the only thing on the menu. While these all seemed delicious, we both enjoyed a chile rellano. Prior to that, we indulged in their white queso with green chiles. It was so addictive we took some home with us. The food is very anglicized. If you are from the midwest, it will probably seem authentic. If you have been living in the southwest and eating any combination of Mexican, TexMex, CaliMex, New Mexican food, this place probably won't be that pleasing to your palette. It's decent food, but if I had a chance to return or try something new in the area, I'd opt for the latter. Although it was a fun experience because of the ambience. Plus the staff were friendly and diligent in performing their jobs.

    Chicken Tinga Taco
    Benjamin H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool atmosphere and the bartender was pretty friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] however this place is expensive and the taco was mediocre in my opinion. I had the chicken tinga and a side of beans. This was my second stop of the day after going to huarachis downtown, might not be fair to compare the two but.. they're both Mexican restaurants that sell tacos in Phx... [[HIGHLIGHT]]disappointing experience here however gorgeous restaurant and like I said the bartender was friendly and changed the tv to the golf tourney at my request which I always appreciate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Margs were good too but I don't think I would return.

    Duck Taco
    Brenda L.

    First time here, landed at this place without really looking. I sat at the bar and walked right in. The service was great, super friendly and attentive. I had the shrimp ceviche plate and a duck taco to go with that. Both were delicious, I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. The highlight of the meal though was my cocktail, I ordered a Paloma and I was so so happy to find out that it wasn't sweet at all. I was a little apprehensive to order a cocktail for that reason, yet it was perfectly tart and refreshing. I love that I'm finding great places to eat at here in Phoenix, being I just moved here.

    Tacos with a side a plantains
    Abayomi O.

    The holy grail of tacos no pun intended. This taco spot is in uptown phoenix. This location used to be a church but they revamped it to a taco spot. I love confession hour lol pun intended and taco Tuesday! I know 8 bucks is a bit much for a taco but they are gourmet and more than enough protein, toppings, and flavor in each. I only ate two the last time I went. There was nothing old about their old fashion very tasty no cherry. Service was great and they filled up that chip bowl at least 3 times . Great service, nice ambiance you can come here for a corporate event, happy hour with friends or a date. Highly recommend !

    Mesal Manhattan
    Keith C.

    UPDATE - Taco Guild is truly a GEM! The bartending technique here is better than most upscale steakhouses in Phoenix. The cocktails are not cheap, but they are worth the price especially on HH. The ice cubes are crystal clear and they have a special shaped one for the highballs. I had the Mescal Manhattan and it was properly cooled and diluted before pouring on the beautiful cube. The balance was spot on for me. Our bartender was attentive and accurate with our orders. The complementary chips and salsas are next level. You get three salsas/sauces to sample on the thin and crispy chips. Don't freak out when you see the pricing on the tacos. They range from $7-10 but these are not little street tacos. One could be a meal especially paired with the chips and salsa. Two tacos were almost more than we could handle. The Chipotle Cherry Steak was tasty -albeit a bit sweet for my taste. My wife loved the Carnitas and my favorite was the California or the Shrimp. Just do it! You won't be disappointed if you like well executed cocktails and great Southwest flavors.

    Baja Fish Barbacoa Salmon
    Nicole B.

    This feels like one of those places people hype up more than necessary because the interior and overall concept are undeniably cool. Don't get me wrong, the tacos were good, but the price point felt a little hard to justify. I'd personally rather head to Taco Chelo or Céntrico for a more satisfying value. That said, if you're stopping by for a small bite or a single drink, the space itself is worth seeing. The stained glass and renovated church setting are genuinely striking and give the place a unique atmosphere. The key lime crème brûlée was solid, but it didn't quite wow me but the service was good and I can appreciate that.

    Green Chile Queso
    Nate T.

    Being from So Cal, you know I had to compare the taco scene. With as many reviews this place had, I still have to say Cali reigns supreme. The food and service was great, but the the style of the taco choices weren't really authentic. The building is the 2nd oldest in Phoenix which is a church converted into a restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool vibes, decor, and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As for the food, the queso bacon cheese dip was good but felt it was a bit too processed. The chips and salsa were actually really good. The regular salsa was better than the green and habanero. To start, tortillas were amazing and the size of 1 taco has enough meat for 2...but for the meats, the chipotle cherry steak was the most recommended but I felt it tasted like it was marinated in cherry juice and not cooked with cherry wood. The California taco was cool. The brisket taco was lacking a bit of flavor. The duck taco was really good. A must visit if you're in the area but you really can't compare it to true tacos from MX.

    2 brisket tacos and 1 barbacoa
    Delaney H.

    We came back a second time just to be sure we loved it here, and....we do. I've been dreaming about this place all week. The brisket tacos are supremely delicious, and Sean our bartender put us on to some good drinks and sides/starters to try. Absolutely love this place and will be back often

    Christina H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great tacos, even better atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The architecture here is stunning[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service is fast and attentive. Highly recommend the Lamb and Duck tacos for something different. Great happy hour spot if you're in Midtown. Will definitely be back!

    Green Chile Queso
    Ed L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool place, interesting being in an old church and very good tacos.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chips are light and good. Salsa trio is impressive with a nice variety of tasty, tangy, and spicy but not deathly. The queso was a really generous serving and plenty to share for a group. The house margarita was a little weak for me but perfect for my wife. I had a Maestro Dobel margarita that was delicious. The barbacoa and carnitas tacos were very good. The brisket had a nice Smokey flavor but was overly fatty. The rice was a bit bland. We also got the elote in a bowl. Nice flavor, but clearly not just shaved off the cob. The grilled burrito and quesadillas look good. Something to try next time.

    Lori M.

    What a way to kick off our lovely girls' weekend with my daughter at Taco Guild! The ambience, the drinks (thank you to our great bartender/server!) and the appys were perfect! It was one of my all time favs, but Hadnt been here in a while since I no longer work downtown, but it was just as good as I remembered! Thank you for starting off our Friday beautifully!

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    Decent tacos but mine were dry. Would come back again for drinks though. And the happy hour. Otherwise it's very expensive.

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    Ask the Community - Taco Guild

    I just saw this place on the show Food Paradise. I saw the cook making a peaking duck taco but when I was on the website I didn't see it on the menu. Did they get rid of that and other tacos I saw on the show?

    Hello, my wife and I with a few friends were there about 2 months ago and yes the Duck Taco was on the menu as that was one of 8 tacos order to try, other then that I can't say for sure if it's still on the menu, just checked and I do see it on the… Read more

    Is there any entertainment for instance live music?

    There might be on some nights, but it wasn't on Cinco de Mayo. I was there for lunch.

    Are the margaritas part of the $2 off happy hour?

    Hey Leslie! Yes, all wine, beer and margaritas are $2 off from 2-6pm daily. We hope to see you soon!

    Special prices for Taco Tuesday? Specials on food during Happy Hour?

    Was just there yesterday for Taco Tuesday. No specials.

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes for parties of 4 or more - check on OpenTable!

    What are the gluten free menu options or accommodations?

    They have a lot of tacos that are gluten free. I have Celiac so I have to abide by the same rules for a gluten-free diet. Just ask your server about the gluten-free options. I have never had a problem get anything gluten free at Taco Guild. The chef… Read more

    Are they open for thanksgiving?

    Nope.

    Do they have a kids menu?

    I haven't seen a designated kids menu there

    Do they have TVs or play sporting events?

    Yes we do! We have 2 large TVs that you are able to see in many parts of the restaurant.

    Do you have taco Tuesday specials?

    I believe that they have taco special everyday

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    Sometimes the best meals happen because your original plan falls through. That was exactly the case…read morehere, and honestly... I'm not even a little mad about it. I ordered the veggie tacos with roasted sweet potatoes (skin on, which was absolutely the right call), pepitas, feta, and all the right toppings. Whoever prepped those sweet potatoes deserves a raise because they were cut into the perfect sized pieces. Every bite had a little sweetness, a little crunch, a little saltiness... it just worked. My dining partner ordered the barbacoa tacos, and I didn't even have to ask if they were good. The involuntary "Mmm..." after the first bite answered that question. Four tacos disappeared in record time, followed by, "I could've eaten two more." That's about as glowing of a review as you're going to get. Now let's talk about these tortillas. Handmade. Corn. Tortillas. Are you kidding me? They're the kind of tortillas that had me question every tortilla I've ever eaten. Soft, fresh, and somehow they manage to steal the spotlight even with everything else on the plate being so good. The chips and guacamole were excellent, too. The chips have to be made in-house and they disappeared at an alarming rate. The salsa that came with them had this smoky, fire-roasted, chipotle flavor that kept me reaching for another chip... and then another... and then suddenly I realized I'd eaten way more chips than I intended. The bottled table salsas deserve their own paragraph because they completely confused me... in the best way. They bring three to the table... a green, a red, and a darker red. I kept tasting them individually thinking, "Okay, these are alright." Then I started mixing them. Game over. On their own, each one was solid. Mixed together? That was the magic. I don't know if that's what they intended or if I accidentally stumbled onto the perfect combination, but from that point on, every taco got the salsa trio treatment. The only tiny hiccup was when we first walked in. We were greeted, asked if we wanted menus, and sat ourselves. We waited for a bit thinking someone would come take our order, only to realize it's actually counter service. Once we figured that out, everything was smooth sailing. Not a big deal at all... just something first-time visitors might want to know. Follow the sign "order here" I also loved the layout. You can actually watch them making the food, which somehow makes the wait even harder because everything smells incredible. Two tacos ended up being the perfect light meal for me. Could I have eaten ten? Absolutely. Those two statements can both be true. Meanwhile, my dining partner polished off four barbacoa tacos and was talking about ordering two more. We only ended up here because another place happened to be closed, and honestly, I'm glad it worked out that way. This ended up being one of those meals we keep talked about on the drive home. Oh and the bathrooms?. I walked in and immediately thought, "Whoa... this is a cool bathroom" The lighting had this pinkish-purple glow that made me feel like I'd accidentally wandered into a trendy lounge instead of a taco shop. I honestly wasn't even sure there was regular lighting in there and I didn't look... because the vibe seemed so intentional. Finally, the music. .. upbeat, dance-worthy, the kind that had me bouncing in my seat while waiting for my food. Between the atmosphere, the lighting, and the music, the whole place had me want to hang out a little longer. Zero regrets. I'll absolutely be back... and next time I'm ordering more tacos.

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